What kind of home is 165a, North Street, RM1 1ED?

165a, North Street, RM1 1ED is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 165a, North Street, RM1 1ED?

165a, North Street, RM1 1ED last sold for £152,500 in April 2011, around 15 years ago. Before that, it sold for £40,000 in August 1999, so prices have been rising over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 165a, North Street, RM1 1ED?

Across 2 sales between August 1999 and April 2011, 165a, North Street, RM1 1ED rose from £40,000 to £152,500, a change of £112,500. That works out to roughly +12.2% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 165a, North Street, RM1 1ED have?

The current EPC rating for 165a, North Street, RM1 1ED is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in February 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in April 2010. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 165a, North Street, RM1 1ED?

165a, North Street, RM1 1ED has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (592 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 165a, North Street, RM1 1ED use?

The latest EPC at 165a, North Street, RM1 1ED records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 165a, North Street, RM1 1ED?

165a, North Street, RM1 1ED is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 165a, North Street, RM1 1ED in?

165a, North Street, RM1 1ED sits in Romford. It falls within the RM1 postcode district.

What is crime like near 165a, North Street, RM1 1ED?

Police records around 165a, North Street, RM1 1ED show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 27% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (165% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 165a, North Street, RM1 1ED?

The closest primary school to 165a, North Street, RM1 1ED is St Peter's Catholic Primary School (322m), one of 25 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Marshalls Park Academy (1.0km), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 165a, North Street, RM1 1ED?

The closest bus stop to 165a, North Street, RM1 1ED is The Avenue (RM1), 109m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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165a, North Street, Romford, RM1 1ED

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Floor area

55 m²

592 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 165a

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

165a is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Romford (RM1 1ED). It has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (around 592 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2025) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in April 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor and lighting dropped from Average to Very Poor.

Held since April 2011 — that's 15 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 1999–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at 12.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £258,000 sits 69.2% above the 2011 sale of £152,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£258/sq ft) was about 28.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingOff street

Building

Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Feb 2025

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2022from Apr 2010

EPC improved fromE47toD57

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

28%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Feb 2025from Oct 2022

Heating Controls

FullThermostat

Heating controls changed

Low Energy Lighting

100%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 165a, North Street, Romford, RM1 1ED, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

165a has no planning applications on record.

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1999.

Current estimate

£258,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 12.2% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2011)

£152,500

Growth on file: 12.2% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

17 April 2011Most recent
£152,500
+281.3%over 11 years
30 August 1999
£40,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RM1 1ED: £135,000 (2023–2001).

Nearby sales in RM1 1ED

On the street

Versus other North Street homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£2,773

Street avg £5,581

Above

Floor Area

55 m²

Street avg 62 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

The Avenue (RM1) — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St Peter's Catholic Primary School. 34 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RM1 1ED from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RM1 1ED

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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